Dhaka to Vijayawada by train
Vijayawada lies 1,295 km (805 mi) south-west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 21 h 17 min at the speeds typical of Bangladesh and India rail, over roughly 1,580 km (982 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
Open Vijayawada in Google Maps
| Dhaka | Vijayawada | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Kamalapur railway station, Fulbaria railway station | Gunadala railway station, Nidamanuru railway station |
Clocks in Vijayawada are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 21 h 17 min journey lands only 20 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vijayawada
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book trains from Dhaka to Vijayawada
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Vijayawada
Live rooms and prices for Vijayawada are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Vijayawada
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Vijayawada from Dhaka?
1,295 km (805 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Dhaka; by road roughly 1,580 km (982 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Vijayawada by train?
About 21 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Vijayawada?
Vijayawada is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Vijayawada?
The Rupee (INR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.